As the colder season continues to roll in, this comforting meal will be most welcome. Whole grain spiral pasta with mushroom sauce is on the menu. You’ll drop some sliced Chik’n strips into the sauce before bathing the pasta with these rich flavors. A side salad and sliced apple complete the meal.
Mushroom sauces present the opportunity to try some new varieties of mushrooms, or a mix of mushrooms. Try Chanterelles, Morel, Porcini or Shiitake mushrooms.
Tonight you’ll enjoy a tangy and rich stir-fry dinner production with sugar snap peas playing the leading role. A spicy peanut sauce will get the nod for best supporting role. It’ll be a meal that lingers in the memory as a great ensemble performance.
East meets west tonight in this terrific Western-style stew with an Asian accent. Lots of plentiful root vegetables: sweet potatoes, carrots, yam, rutabaga and onion will dazzle your tastebuds. Fresh cilantro and basil, with citrus overtones are also worked into this European-style brown gravy. You’ll make some delicious and hearty marinated/grilled tofu to finish the Asian flair of this meal. Make the stew early in the day.
If using homemade Marinated Grilled Tofu, go to “Tips and Timesavers” and make it before starting this recipe.
October Saturdays! We are cruising into November and the menus now reflect comfort foods for shorter days and cooler evenings.
Another great week of dining lies ahead. It’s time to plan ahead and create your grocery orders.